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miketrott.bsky.social
Severe mental health and physical activity researcher and biostatistician at University of Queensland and Metro South, Brisbane. Rubbish dancer.
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New paper published! This meta-analysis examined the use of clean vs unclean cooking fuels on all health outcomes. Unclean cooking fuels were associated with numerous physical and mental health outcomes, suggesting an urgent need to reduce unclean cooking fuel usage. doi.org/10.1080/2996...

Co-Design Approach to Develop a Motivational Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Engagement and Maintenance Among Individuals in Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings important lessons for other populations HT @nikosntoumanis.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

As well as working in physical activity and mental/illness, I’ve also worked in several epidemiological studies about child abuse in Australia. Published today, our editorial arguing the pros and cons of different types of child abuse reporting. #academicsky #childabuse doi.org/10.1177/0004...

Residential greenness & suicide risk in depression 🌿🧠 📊 Data: n=677,498, 8-year follow-up. 🩺 More residential greenness linked to: - Lower suicide attempts (HR 0.789) - Higher impact in males, ages 35-64, & low-income groups 🔗 10.1016/j.envres.2025.121099

Exercise as a transdiagnostic intervention for improving mental health Our new umbrella review of 99 RCTs (n=5656) across 11 disorders. Exercise = effective transdiagnostic intervention (SMD= -0.67) HT Marco Solmi, @brendonstubbs.bsky.social et al www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

We're recruiting for a Research Editor on BMJ Open! This is a full-time role, 12 month contract, suitable for medical researchers interested in a move to publishing, or publishing professionals with some research experience interested in editorial work. jobsearch.bmj.com/jobs/job/Res...

#CityKnowHows @miketrott.bsky.social et al.: There is a paucity of research on the effects of urban planning, particularly regarding things like active travel and green space accessibility. #UrbanHealth #Cities4Health

New study published! This review investigates gender differences in engagement in group-based physical activity for people with dementia and their unpaid carers. doi.org/10.1332/2397... #academicsky #dementia #physicalactivity

New paper published! This protocol describes a study where we collect objective physical activity data along with GIS and GPS data to model cognitive decline in older adults. Loved working on this project! bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1... #academicsky #physicalactivity

New study published! This cohort based study looked at associations between ED presentations, and hospital admissions for common mental disorders and agency-reported child maltreatment, extending our work in this area. Put simply. They are associated. Highly. doi.org/10.1192/bjo....

#Physicalactivity and sedentary behaviour interventions for people living with both #frailty and multiple long-term conditions and their informal carers: a scoping review and stakeholder consultation. (Young et al, Nov 2024) doi.org/10.1093/agei...

New study published! Randomized controlled trial to promote physical activity in people with severe mental illness. kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F... #physicalactivity #rct